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What are Piano Casters and Should I Use Them?
What Are Piano Casters? Piano casters are the wheels attached to the base or legs of grand and upright pianos to make moving your instrument easier....
What Are Piano Caster Cups? —& How They Protect Your Floors
What Are Piano Caster Cups? Piano caster cups are round wooden pieces that are placed underneath the wheels of your piano. They serve to protect the...
Packing Timeline: When Should You Start Packing to Move?
Packing can either be someone’s forte or it can be somebody’s complete nightmare! Depending on the current house you live in, the house you are...
Furniture Hoisting: How We Move Heavy Furniture Upstairs
Over the years, our professional movers at West Coast Moving and Storage have had their full share of complicated and interesting piano and heavy...
Long-Term Piano Care: How to Prolong the Life of Your Piano
A common question when making a big purchase is the life expectancy you can expect out of the item you are purchasing. This is common with...
5 Tips for Moving Heavy Appliances Safely
Picture your house and all of the pieces that go into running a household. Now think about moving and all of the work that it is going to take to...
How to Move an Upright Vs. Grand Piano
Have you sold your house and are planning on moving, but need to configure how to move your piano? Or is your house being remodeled and you need to...
How to Expertly Pack Your Kitchen Items for Moving
One of the most time-consuming rooms to pack in your house is your kitchen! Handling the fragile items alone can be the hardest part of the packing...
Can a Piano Be Stored in a Cold Garage?
October is in full force here in Oregon, and the colder temperatures are here to stay! Some embrace this time of year while others are mourning the...
How to Protect Your Art & Antiques During a Move
So you have a new house lined up and you’ve started the process of packing up your belongings to get ready for your move. But as you begin going...
New Year’s Resolutions: Why You Should Learn How to Play the Piano
Being able to play the piano is a skill that not very many people have, but one that a lot of people would like to learn. If your parents don’t...
How to Pack to Move in a Hurry: Quick Tips to Make Your Life Easier
No matter how much you try to plan your life out, sometimes things just happen that are out of your control. This could be anything from a new job,...